Tainted Souls
Chapter X
And In This Corner…
Okay, I don't own Inuyasha or Final Fantasy, I wish did, but I don't. These characters are being used for a non-profit endeavor and are used with out permission for parody reasons. Due to some requests I made an more action filled fic and made them a little longer. Enjoy!
"Okay, the first thing we need to do is get a boat or something we can use to get across the ocean. Any ideas." Aeris asked the men. The three stood there pondering hoe they could get the money for a boat.
"Any ideas?" Vincent asked Aeris.
"I think I got one, but you two aren't gonna like it." She said looking at a flyer posted on the side of the Inn.
"Hi, can I get two forms please?" Aeris asked the man sitting at the small table outside what seemed to be some sort of locker room.
"For who, those two?" the man said, holding back a laugh.
"Yes, who else. These guys are the toughest on the planet. My man here will take care of anything you throw at him." Aeris said awfully proud as she patted Sesshomaru on the back.
The man picked up two folder and slapped them down on the table. He then proceeded to search through them for some papers which he pulled from the folder rather unsure whether or not they were right. He had to check the titles and text twice.
"All right, whatever. Here ya go. Sign here." He handed the two men what seemed to be some sort of waver. Sesshomaru looked at eh writing utensil thrust in front of him. He grabbed it, confused, and wrote the proper Japanese characters on the paper. The man stared at the demon wondering why signing the papers seemed so hard. The girl next to him had to read a few of the papers to him. Apparently he could only read. After several embarrassing moments (for Sesshomaru at least) they signed the remaining papers and paid the small entrance fee of 100 gil. They were gestured into a large locker room where the fighters could get ready.
The chatter of fighters filled the room. Vincent, Sesshomaru, and Aeris walked into the locker room. Everyone immediately stopped whatever they were doing and looked at Sesshomaru, some even dared to laugh. Aeris handed a small bag to Sesshomaru and Vincent.
"Now you two do your best now, you hear. And Sesshomaru, if you lose, I'll kick your ass. Do you understand?" Aeris screamed at him.
"I won't kill anyone unless I have too, you know that." Sesshomaru said handing the bag to Vincent, who opened the bag and started searching inside.
"Good luck, and one more thing killing people is legal inn these fights be careful, please." Aeris walked up to her lover and kissed his cheek and walked off.
Inside the bag were what looked like small blue bottles. Four of them were labeled X-potion, another Hero's Drink, and the last few had Elixir written on the label.
"What are these for?" Sesshomaru asked as he uncorked a Hero's drink and sniffed it's contents. He recoiled in disgust as the smell reached his ultra-keen nose.
"The X-Potions heal most wounds that you have suffered, the Elixirs rejuvenate your mind allowing you to use Materia, and the Hero's Drink conditions your body making you more effective in combat.
"Once again, tell me what this place is." Sesshomaru stared at the concoctions inquisitively.
"It seems to be an underground fighting tournament. That would explain why these potions are legal here." Vincent closed the bag and stored them in a locker along with his guns and Sesshomaru's swords, Sesshomaru didn't feel good about leaving his precious weapons in some old, grimy locker.
A behemoth of a man walked up to Sesshomaru an looked him over.
"Heh, what a fruit cake. Hello there, my name's Reinhardt, I won the past five championships you know. You must be Sesshomaru. I'll be your first match. I just want to give you a chance to surrender and give up now, then you can walk back to that little slut of yours without having your skull knocked in." The behemoth said looking down on Sesshomaru.
"You shouldn't talk about Aeris like that. Anyone who has done anything to hurt her hasn't long enough to regret it. " He said flashing his claws. Sesshomaru's eyes flared red.
"Whatever, see ya in the ring, fag." The man said laughing, flashing hi middle finger.
Vincent walked over to Sesshomaru and placed a hand on his shoulder shaking his head.
"Wait for the match, Sesshomaru. Your up any second now." Almost as if Vincent has commanded it, the bell rang for the next fighters to enter the ring.
Sesshomaru walked through the flimsy metal door leading to the arena. The cheers of fans eager for some blood shed roared trough out the room. Sesshomaru leaped into the ring, Reinhardt was already inside the ring sitting on a small wooden stool. Sesshomaru walked towards the opposite corner and stood facing his opponent.
"You aren't worried, are you?" a familiar voice said from the outside of the ring. Standing outside the ring resting her pretty head on the ropes was Aeris.
"What are you doing here?" Sesshomaru asked kneeling down so that he was eye level with her.
"I'm your water girl, not that you'll need any of it. Vincent maybe, but I wanted to see you fight and I didn't have money for a ticket. So I signed on as the water and towel girl for you and Vincent." she smiled and gave him a thumbs up.
"Thank you for being here." The referee got into the ring and introduced Reinhardt to the crowd, they cheered when they heard his name. Signs with phrases promoting him could be seen all over the arena.
"Hey, no problem, go get 'em Sesshy." Aeris tapped his nose with her index finger, something she always did when he told him good luck.
"Hey, stop talking to your whore and lets get it on. Tell that slut to go back to the kitchen where she belongs." Sesshomaru was enraged at this point.
"Hey, what did you just call me?" Aeris screamed at the behemoth in the opposing corner.
"Nothing far from the truth, I bet you must be the city plaything, huh? Well, meet me in my room after the fight, bitch. I'll show ya what a real man is like." The man wiggled his tongue at Aeris, who was now so angry she was about to jump into the ring and beat down that slime ball for saying those things and maybe give Sesshomaru a smack of two for not saying anything to stop him. As soon as she touched the rope the bell rang. "I'll give you one last chance to call it quits."
"I told you already, no one ever talks bad about Aeris." Sesshomaru pounced at the man and in an instant was behind him one hand raised in the air.
The crowd went silent. With a wet crunching sound the top half of Reinhardt's body slid off. Blood shot everywhere. Sesshomaru leaped out of the way of the stream without a drop of blood getting on his elegant robes. Blood covered the corner of the arena, the floor, and even some parts of the shocked crowd.
"No one ever talks to Aeris like that and lives. No one." He looked down at his handiwork and walked off towards the locker room. Aeris both shocked and happy that Sesshomaru would do such a thing just to protect her honor.
"That was quick." Vincent greeted Sesshomaru as he walked back into the locker room and plopped down on a bench. The duo spent the next few minutes sitting in the locker room not speaking to each other.
"Uhh...Vincent and Aegis, your up." said a small mousy man holding a clip board.
Vincent reached into the bag of concoctions provided by Aeris and pulled out an X-potion and an Elixir. He downed both of the bottles contents, wincing as the concoctions created a burning sensation in his throat caused by their high acidity of the liquids.
Vincent walked out into the arena and looked around everyone was staring at the paramedics who were zipping up a body bag. Vincent hopped into the ring. Already waiting for him was a guy who looked like he as fresh out of the military. The man's shaved head glistened under the stage lights, he was dressed in fatigues and a white t-shirt. Dog tags could clearly be seen around his neck.
The bell sounded and the contenders wasted no time, they lunged for one another. Aegis' fist flew through the air barely missing Vincent's face. Vincent leaped into the air and delivered three quick kicks to Aegis, each of them blocked. On the final kick, Aegis grabbed Vincente's foot and threw him to the ground, pinning him and twisting his foot. What happened next was amazing. Vincent seemed to disappear, all that was left was his cloak, which was now moving around freely, the cloth flew around the arena a few times before finally heading straight for Aegis. The clock went right threw him leaving a large hole big enough for Vincent to place his arm through. Aegis fell to the ground, holding the wound, gasping for air. Vincent materialized under the cloak. Aegis slowly got up and walked toward Vincent.
"You…Bitch." Aegis coughed, blood splattered onto the already bloody floor.
With the last of his strength Aegis charged at Vincent, bring his arm back, preparing for the attack.
Vincent shot his leg out, smashing it into Aegis' shin and sent him tumbling to the ground. Aegis lay there in pain as he grabbed at both his leg and the hole in his chest, the bone could be seen sticking out of the other end of his leg.
I didn't hit him that hard, did I?
The bell sounded and Vincent went back into the locker room. All of the matches so far were pretty easy. Sesshomaru even broke a record for quickest fight.
The next few rounds went by quickly. Sesshomaru and Vincent continued to wow the crowds with their amazing wins.
The final match was finally at hand, Vincent vs. Sesshomaru.
"I want your all in this fight, do you understand?" Vincent demanded.
"You won't have to worry about that."
The same mousy man from before came into the room and announced the next fight. Sesshomaru got up and left the room. Vincent took his last X-Potion, Elixir, and Hero's Drink and downed them all in a few gulps, his throat burned once more as the hot liquid slid down his throat.
Sesshomaru was already inside the ring, Aeris nagging him. Probably telling him not to kill him.
"You promised remember." She added once more.
"You do not have to remind me anymore." He said coldly.
"Everyone this has never happened before, two newcomers have made the finals. In this corner, we have Vincent the mysterious man with unbelievable powers as demonstrated just a few matches ago when he disappeared and reappeared after blowing a hole clean through a man with his cloak. And in this corner, is the man who has so far broken three records, quickest fight, least damage sustained to himself, and most damage dealt to the enemy. I give you Sesshomaru." The crowd cheered loudly for both of the newcomers. It seemed they were happy to see someone different up there. "Everyone place your bets, and LET'S GET READY TO RUMBLE!"
The crowd cheered even louder this time. The bell rang. Sesshomaru stood still as Vincent charged at him. Vincent drew back his mechanical arm and lunged forward with his claws ready to pierce through Sesshomaru. His claws went straight threw the demon, but something was wrong. There was no blood, no sudden warmth rushing over Vincent's claws. The demon didn't even move. Because it wasn't Sesshomaru, it was an after image. Sesshomaru had moved so fast that he had left an image of himself behind.
Sesshomaru leapt from the rafters and landed in the arena without making a sound. Vincent spun on his heels and was amazed to find the dog demon leaping straight for him. The two met each others attacks with one of their own. Their claws flashed as they made contact with one another. They moved so fast that no one could see what was going on. The ring of metal hitting claws could e heard through out the arena.
Sesshomaru faked attacking with his left arm and smashed his right fist into Vincent's eye. Vincent stumbled backwards and covered his eye. He moved his hand to show a radiating light coming from his pupils. Wings sprouted from his back as he assumed the form of the creature of legend once more. He had once again called forth Chaos. He stared at Sesshomaru and spread his wings and soared into the air.
"So that's how it is." Sesshomaru's eyes also began to glow with a red light, his fangs grew to at least twice their size. He grew and changed until he had assumed the form of a giant white dog. He snarled and looked up at Chaos. The transformed version of Sesshomaru leapt into the air and bared his fangs. He opened his mouth and grabbed a hold of Chaos' wing. Chaos punched Sesshomaru in the eye frantically trying to get free. Sesshomaru shook his head from side to side until the wing separated from Chaos' body. Aeris gasped as Chaos landed outside the ring. One wing missing. The blood flowing from the wound rose into the air and shot straight back into Chaos' body. The wing in Sesshomaru's mouth had also turned into blood and began reattaching itself back onto Chaos' shoulder.
The bell rang. Chaos looked around angrily.
"And the winner by ring out …Sesshomaru." Screamed the announcer, who was apparently not surprised by Vincent and Sesshomaru's transformations.
Sesshomaru turned back into his elegant human-looking form and floated down to Vincent's side. Vincent had already transformed back and showed no signs of injury.
The crowd was still in shock from witnessing two creatures of such power battle head-to-head. Even Aeris who had been traveling with the two for what seemed like forever was amazed.
The announcer came over with a huge bag filed with Gil and planted the bag in Sesshomaru's hand.
"One million Gil everybody. The new champion, Sesshomaru. Let's have one more round of applause for all the combatants." The stadium shook with screams, whistles, and clapping.
The trio walked out of the stadium desperately trying to avoid anyone. They ended up borrowing some cloaks they had found lying around. When they reached the city borders they discarded the tattered cloaks and continued north for three days. They finally arrived at the shore and were just setting their boat into the water when something hit Sesshomaru emotionally.
"What is it?" Aeris asked sensing that something was wrong.
"I just got the sudden feeling that I wouldn't see you again Aeris." Sesshomaru looked north to where Sephiroth was. Something bad was going to happen…but what.
OHHH, Is this getting good? Let me know. -KKO-